Features Arts & Entertainment
Burton designs play set
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2009 22:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Brooks Burton, formerly of Mount Vernon, designed the set for Ordinary People, the latest production of Austin College’s Communication Studies Department. The dramatic production of Ordinary People is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 5-6, and at 2 p.m. Friday, March 6.
American Horn Quartet to perform
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2009 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A concert featuring the American Horn Quartet is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at the Mount Vernon Music Association’s Music Hall. It is open to the public.
Library programs set March 5
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- Published on Saturday, 28 February 2009 16:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Library kicks off two programs to benefit patrons Thursday, March 5.
The first is a one night event designed to prepare patrons and their families for the fast approaching summer season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Doyle Brown will present a water safety program at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of the library.
Mardi Gras event successful
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Nora Holder and Sam Vella participate in the opening
parade for the Mardi Gras celebration. Approximately 75 guests attended the fifth annual Mardi Gras in Mount Vernon sponsored by the Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. More than $1,100 was earned for the various projects supported by the guild.See the Feb. 26 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.
“A Time for Remembering” reviewed for Shakespeare Club
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- Published on Saturday, 28 February 2009 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
June Foster reviewed the book A Time for Remembering for the Thursday, Feb. 19 meeting of the Shakespeare Club at the Tall Tree Club House. The book was published in 1983. Paul Harvey stated that Ruth Graham was “The Wind Beneath the Wings” of Billy Graham.
“I wanted to whet your appetite so that you will read the book and share it with friends,” Ms. Foster told the group.
Read more: “A Time for Remembering” reviewed for Shakespeare Club
Cowboy entertainment provided
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Cowboy singer and poet Lanny Joe Burnett, along with Cindy Baker and guitarist Royce Smithey, all of Bonham, entertained more than 70 people at the Trey Duece Domino Saloon last week.
2009 Nominations open through chamber for community honors
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Friday, 27 February 2009 16:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Nominations are being accepted for consideration for the Franklin County Woman, Man and Agriculturalist of the year and Franklin County Hall of Fame awards. Both individuals and organizations may submit nominations. All nominations must be submitted in writing.
Contact Chamber Manager Pat Oertel for more information and / or copies of the nomination forms. Call her at 903-537-4365.
Harpsicord facinates all ages
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- Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Published on Sunday, 01 March 2009 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The harpsicord used in the Saturday, Feb. 21 concert at the Mount Vernon Music Hall fascinated young and old. Richard and Dennis Feng of Pittsburg got a close look after the concert.
Trey Deuce “42” tourney
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- Published on Monday, 23 February 2009 19:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Teams from the Dallas-metro area and Pittsburg took the top honors at the second annual Trey Deuce “42” Tournament Feb. 7.
